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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1932
Page
2
A raid led by Sheriff Bud Davis destroyed a 120 gallon copper still on the Moulton road west of Brown settlement and arrested four white men. Two tried to swim the creek to escape but were intercepted by waiting officers. The still was active at the time, and about a fallon s of beer was seized.
A trace of rainfall was recorded in the 24-hour period ending at seven this morning, with rain amounts minimal and confined to the early hours. No significant weather events or totals were reported.
A sky trust photo shows the sun eclipsed in Cleveland at 3 27 p m with only a quarter of the sun visible as the moon covers the rest. The eclipse was not total in the city.
John W. Pole, comptroller of the currency, may resign soon with Hoover considering Howard W. Simms as successor. Simms, ex national bank examiner, now with the Chicago Clearing House Association, could head a $30,000,000 fidelity investment company at Wheeling. Pole, a Decatur resident, started in banking as assistant cashier at the old Bank of Commerce.
National interest centers on the California Democratic Senate race as Williams G. McAdoo former secretary of the treasury opposes Justus S. Wardell. Wardell helped Roosevelts campaign in the state while McAdoo aligned Garner supporters with Roosevelt at the convention.
Market items and prices include eggs in mixed and all white varieties, sweet potatoes per bushel, new potatoes per bushel at 75 cents, carrots per dozen bunches at 4 dollars, dried onions, butter beans per pound, peaches per bushel, fresh crowder peas per pound, watermelons, green okra, roast ear corn per dozen at 10 cents, bell peppers per bushel at 80 cents.
R. L. Lansdell aged 66 died Sunday night at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital. Funeral conducted by Rev. C. Godbey of St James and Rev. Dark of Town Creek Methodist. Burial at Blackground cemetery with pallbearers from Florence postal staff. Survived by wife Clemmie and ten children including Mrs J W Houghland and Charlie Lansdell, plus grandchildren and brother S. L. Lansdell.
The Tennessee river was dropping this morning with a gauge reading at seven o'clock of 2.2 feet indicating a falling water level statewide.
Five criminals condemned for murder in a political clash in Berlin had their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment after a federal commission review. The action marks a shift in capital punishment policy during the turbulent period.
Pat Brock shows progress at Benevolent Hospital after a period of illness, with doctors noting steady recovery and increasing mobility as family visits continue.
State Highway Commission of Alabama invites sealed bids for 8.00 miles of resurfacing with bituminous road mix between Decatur and Hillsboro. Bid due Oct 4 1932 at 10:00 AM in Montgomery. Includes labor rules, wages, local labor lists, and bond requirement. Landon G. Smith Highway Director. Sept. 29-16
Market report from Birmingham shows mixed commodity prices with hay and grain quotes steady to slightly lower. Carloads list delivered hay and grain by grade, cotton seed valued at 14 dollars, and poultry egg prices firm. Produce quotes cover potatoes, beans, cabbage, tomatoes, corn and pears with varied per unit listings.
Local market owner posted a long list of tomorrow’s bargains including greens, meats, dairy, eggs, and pantry staples. Featured items include turnip greens, pork, ham, sausage, lard, beans, potatoes, butter, corn flakes, oatmeal, syrup, soda, milk, and flour with multiple price points.
Speaker stall announces withdrawal of the Wilkinson suit challenging legislature per diem provisions. Legislators may cash salary warrants from a Montgomery bank loan. Representative Barber proposes a resolution urging Congress to let states counties and municipalities issue currency via bonds or deposits. Sparks bill amendment to cut constitutional officer salaries debated in the senate.
Judge W. W. Callahan set a four week Morgan County circuit court term beginning in October with two weeks for criminal cases and two weeks for civil cases. A large number of hearings are scheduled during the term.
The weather bureau records a 24 hour temperature drop with a maximum of 89 and a minimum of 75 by seven o clock. Local observers note the sharp shift in conditions.
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